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Zverev eases safely through French Open second round
Alexander Zverev took full advantage with a dominant display, saving the only break point he faced as he dismantled Tomas Machac in just one hour and 48 minutes.
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French Open 2026
Elena Rybakina crashes out of French Open while Fran Jones fightback falls short
World No 2 is stunned by Ukraine’s Yuliia StarodubtsevaBritain’s Jones lost 6-0, 7-6 (3) to 27th seed BouzkovaEven by Fran Jones’s high standards – she describes herself as a “mentality…
Sports
Djokovic fights through at French Open, Rybakina dumped out
Novak Djokovic cruised through the first two sets before Valentin Royer mounted stronger resistance in the third, forcing a tie-break with an impressive display.
French Open 2026
Jakub Mensik labels French Open heat ‘insane’ after collapsing at end of five-set win
Mensik offered wheelchair to get back to locker roomDjokovic calls for more night games on hot daysJakub Mensik claimed it was “insane” for players to compete in such hot conditions…
Tennis
Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
The third-seeded Pole will next face either fellow former winner Jelena Ostapenko or compatriot Magda Linette as she bids to preserve her record of having always reached the second week…
Sports
Roland Garros 2026: Another four Argentines into the second round and two in third
Roland Garros 2026: Another four Argentines into the second round La entrada Roland Garros 2026: Another four Argentines into the second round and two in third se publicó primero en…
Sports
Swiatek sees off Bejlek to reach third round at French Open
Iga Swiatek reached the French Open third round with a 6-2, 6-3 win over world number 35 Sara Bejlek.
Argentine Wave Sweeps Roland-Garros as Báez Retires, Burruchaga Makes History
Four Argentine men advanced to the second round of Roland-Garros today in a dramatic day for Latin American tennis, headlined by Román Burruchaga’s first-ever Grand Slam victory after his compatriot…
Sports
Sabalenka, Osaka bring style to Paris
Dressed in a black-and-red mesh outfit and wearing a diamond necklace, Aryana Sabalenka dismissed Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2.
Tennis
Efficient Sinner underlines status as favourite
Jannik Sinner underlined why he is the overwhelming favourite to win this year's French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.
Sports
Sinner eases into French Open second round
Jannik Sinner, favourite for the title after Carlos Alcaraz’s injury withdrawal, overwhelmed Clement Tabur with relentless baseline power on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Tennis
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Another Grand Slam, another iconic outfit delivered by Naomi Osaka.
Sports
At sweltering French Open, fans and players try to keep cool
France set a May temperature record on Monday, with temperatures forecast to exceed 34°C again on Tuesday in what is described as an unusually early and prolonged heatwave.
Sports
Medvedev rules out skipping French Open despite cruel deja vu
Daniil Medvedev’s defeat extended his Grand Slam struggles, though he said he can still compete despite changes in the game.
Tennis
British men out of French Open before second round as Cameron Norrie retires and Jacob Fearnley exits
The British No 1 was trailing Paraguay’s Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 7-6 2-0 when he retired while struggling with a rib injury before Fearnley lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka’s jewellery catches the eye in her French Open first-round win
The world number one insisted she is not a hypocrite for wearing the expensive set while calling for increased prize money.
Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff says Australian Open did not apologise over racket-smash clip
Gauff was filmed letting off steam in private area French Open champion begins defence with 6-4, 6-0 winCoco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or response from the…
Tennis
Cameron Norrie issues Wimbledon update after injury forces him out of French Open
The British number one retired mid-match for just the second time in his career in the opening round at Roland Garros
Tennis
Moise Kouame, 17, makes French Open history with victory over grand slam champion
On his grand slam debut, Kouame defeated the 37-year-old Marin Cilic in straight-sets to become the youngest man to win a match at Roland Garros since 1991
French Open 2026
French teenager Moïse Kouamé underlines huge promise by beating Marin Cilic
Home hopeful is youngest man to win in Paris since 1991Medvedev loses in five sets; Norrie out injuredThe real surprise here was that it took so long to come. Moïse…
Tennis
Osaka ramps up fashion stakes at French Open before first-round win
Naomi Osaka turned heads with another sparkling Grand Slam fashion statement on Tuesday and the former world number one matched it with striking tennis to dismantle unseeded German Laura Siegemund…
Sports
Six Argentines through and one out in Roland Garros 2026
Wins for Trungelliti, Tirante, Cerúndolo, Ugo Carabelli and Navone in the men’s singles and Sierra in the women’s, while top-ranked Etcheverry was eliminated La entrada Six Argentines through and one…
Sports
Alex Eala’s French Open woes continue in loss to good friend Iva Jovic
Alex Eala exits the first round of the French Open for the second straight year following a straight-sets loss to close friend and occasional doubles partner Iva Jovic of the…
Tennis
Daniil Medvedev’s latest first-round defeat extends miserable French Open record
Medvedev has fallen at the opening hurdle in seven of his 10 appearances in Paris since making his debit in 2017, including three of the last four years
Tennis
French Open 2026 | Quick and effective: Sabalenka races into second round
Sabalenka raced to a 4-0 lead before unforced errors crept into her game, which allowed her opponent to pull two breaks back and serve for 5-5
Sports
Dominant Sabalenka moves into Roland Garros second round
The world number one overcame the sweltering conditions to book her spot in the round of 64 in just over 75 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Athletics
Auditor-General recommends sanctions for Ussif, Dr Ofosu-Asare and Kartey over GHC 726m administrative lapses, procurement breaches
The Auditor-General has recommended sanctions against former senior officials of the Ministry of Sports and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), after uncovering what it describes as deep-rooted procurement breaches, weak…
French Open 2026
French Open 2026: Sabalenka, Gauff and Medvedev in action on sweltering day three – live
Updates from the third day’s play at Roland Garros Players tackle heat in test of endurance | Mail DanielKouame holds for 6-6 in the first; he and Cilic will now…
Athletics
African Games 2023: Former Sports Minister and LOC Chairman ordered by Auditor-General to refund GHC 579m
The Auditor-General has recommended recovery of GHC 579 million from three top former officials at the heart of Ghana's organisation of the 13th Africa Games.
Sports
Sinner, Gauff eye strong French Open starts
Jannik Sinner returns to Roland Garros after last year’s final loss to Carlos Alcaraz, while Coco Gauff begins her French Open title defence against Taylor Townsend.
Sports
Panatta hopes Sinner can overcome 50 years of history at Roland Garros
Adriano Panatta believes Jannik Sinner will break many records, including Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slam titles, though the 75-year-old admits he no longer relates to modern tennis.
Sports
Valiant Monfils loses in the first round at his Roland Garros farewell
A first-round 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0 loss to 25-year-old Hugo Gaston ended Gael Monfils' emotional farewell to his home Grand Slam.
Argentina’s Ugo Carabelli Joins Cerúndolo, Navone at Roland Garros
Camilo Ugo Carabelli outlasted American qualifier Emilio Nava 7-6(12-10), 6-3, 6-3 at Roland Garros on Monday, surviving a marathon opening tiebreak to advance to the second round of the French…
Stan Wawrinka
Retiring Stan Wawrinka bathed in love as age denies him one last fling in Paris
Swiss beaten 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Jesper de Jong‘It will be difficult to leave Roland Garros’“It’s tough, it’s tough,” said Stan Wawrinka, tears welling in his eyes. “I don’t…
Tennis
Katie Boulter claims second ever win at Roland Garros
The Brit overcame American teenager Akasha Urhobo in three sets to reach the second round.
French Open
Players tackle blistering heat at start of French Open in test of endurance
Temperatures soar to 33C on Monday at Roland GarrosKasatkina: ‘I don’t remember the last time it was so hot’Competitors at the French Open are tackling unusually blistering heat along with…